SB316

An Act To Amend Title 25 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Attorney Satisfaction Of Mortgages And Other Recorded Liens Paid By A Licensed Delaware Attorney.

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Delaware SB316 amends Title 25 to allow attorneys to satisfy, partially release, or release certain liens using specific procedures.

Delaware SB316 modifies Title 25 of the Delaware Code to allow licensed attorneys to satisfy, partially release, or release certain liens, excluding mortgages, using prescribed procedures. The bill specifies that attorneys can use affidavits for satisfying liens or partially releasing liens. The definition of "lien" includes homeowner association or condominium liens, UCC financing statements, judgments, and other monetary liens recorded with a recorder of deeds office.

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Roll Call Votes

41 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 16

12:00 PM

Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce

May 20

12:00 PM

Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology

History

Jun 24

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

House

Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

Jun 16

House

Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 9 On Its Merits